National Theatre Live: AntigoneMovie
In the unstable aftermath of a civil war, Creon, the new King of Thebes, asserts his authority by forbidding anyone from honouring the death of the traitor Polyneices. But Antigone, Polyneices' sister, will not obey. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.
About National Theatre Live: Antigone
National Theatre Live: Antigone is a 2012 drama movie directed by Polly Findlay.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 32m, production credits from United Kingdom, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Jodie Whittaker, Christopher Eccleston, Jamie Ballard, Zoe Aldrich. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
